Help NCSC affiliated families in need of emergency food assistance and provide a welcoming and supportive environment.
Title/Position: Food Bank Volunteer
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Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community, and we have fun and meaningful opportunities for you to volunteer! At NCSC, men and women of all ages and backgrounds generously give their time, energy, and experience to help children, teens and families to learn, to grow, and to have fun. As part of SOAR 55, volunteers also provide professional expertise in various managerial projects in non-profit agencies in our area.
To learn more about the opportunities listed below, or to explore where your skills and passions may be put to work for the community, please contact our volunteer coordinator Claire Kashuck.
Prior to volunteering at Newton Community Service Center, we require each applicant to undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) inquiries.
Volunteer to staff the Food Bank extension at NCSC
CAP Prevention Specialist
Teach children strategies for being safe by training as a Prevention Specialist for the Child Assault Prevention Program. You will present workshops to students in grades K, 2 & 5 in the Newton schools to teach simple strategies to reduce vulnerability to assault and violence that focus on bullying, stranger safety, and assault by known persons.
We are planning the next volunteer training sessions, and accepting new volunteers now.
Minimum Commitment: 6 hours per month for one school year.
For more information or to set up an interview, call Gail Sommer, 617-969-5906 x143 or email gsommer@ncscweb.org.
Afterschool Homework Helper
Become a Homework Helper for the Afterschool Program (grades 2-5). No particular academic experience is necessary – just patience and an encouraging demeanor.
Time commitment: one or two afternoons per week for school year.
Teacher Assistants
Assist classroom teachers in our Early Education and Child Care Program caring for infants through pre-schoolers by signing on as a volunteer Teacher Assistant. You'll supervise children in classroom, gym and playground activities to help assure that all children are safe and integrated into the activities.
Time Commitment: one year with a consistent schedule depending on the activity.
To learn more about our Early Ed program, visit the Child Care Center page on our website.
Mentor a Teen
Be a positive adult role model by mentoring a teenager through the Mentoring Connection program. Share social/recreation activities, sports, homework help, college and job searching and more.
Time commitments are flexible and average 1-2 hours per week. Training, supervision and skilled staff support is provided.
For more information about the program, visit Mentor Connection on NCSC's website, or contact Debby Tyson Gottlieb at 617-916-5149 or email dtyson-gottlieb@ncscweb.org.
